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Odisha Developers Call for Land Conversion Reform

BHUBANESWAR: Leading real estate developers in Odisha are calling on the state government to reform its land conversion framework, asserting that the current, outdated system causes project delays, increases costs, and hinders urban development, especially as other states modernize their processes. This appeal comes in light of recent policy changes in Maharashtra and Karnataka, where the need for separate non-agricultural (NA) conversion approvals has been eliminated. In Karnataka, for example, land conversion is now automatically approved during the building plan sanctioning phase, while Maharashtra has completely removed NA permission requirements. “In Odisha, the scenario is markedly different,” the developers stated,…

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Odisha Introduces 7 New Municipalities, 16 NACs for Better Services

BHUBANESWAR: In an effort to enhance civic amenities and empower urban local bodies (ULBs), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday the establishment of seven new municipalities and 16 notified area councils (NACs) across various districts. This initiative allows these areas to manage their own budgets. During the state’s Local Self Governance (LSG) Day celebration, Majhi emphasized the importance of making urban areas free of potholes and closing open drains by April 2026. He stated that urban regions represent development, and achieving clean, pothole-free roads and infrastructure is crucial for meeting this goal. The new NACs include Loisinga in…